<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/9b458672ace84de6a88bbd565a44ed7e&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/9b458672ace84de6a88bbd565a44ed7e-4c2b7e432d0f4ee0.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>3284.55</duration><title>Navigating Success as an Independent Professional in 2026</title><description>In this workshop, we explored how to create clarity on what truly matters to us as independent professionals in 2026, reflecting on lessons learned from 2024 and 2025. I shared insights on the growing freelance market, which reached $7.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. We discussed common challenges such as income instability and the importance of niche specialization and relationship-driven networking. I encouraged everyone to actively engage, share their experiences, and reflect on their positioning, portfolio, and presence in the market. As a key action, I asked participants to identify their weakest axis and commit to actionable steps to improve it.</description></oembed>